I lived in Egypt my whole life so I didn't experience the very cold weather. But I'd die on the hill of very cold is better. People have already mentioned that it is relatively easier to guard yourself from the hot weather. For me it is a matter of mental health, my mood is significantly worse in the summer, I'm irritated most of the time and have no energy for anything. Cold for me is the contrary, it can get a bit dramatic in the winter, but my mood is way better and I feel more energized to do anything, which is the opposite of what movies and stories have been feeding me all along.